David Dhawan
Directing · Born Aug 16, 1960 · Agartala, Tripura, India
David Dhawan (born Rajinder Dhawan; 16 August 1951) is an Indian director of Hindi films. Dhawan started off as an editor in Saaransh in 1984 before moving into directing. He specialises in directing comedy films. His 1993 film Aankhen, starring Govinda, Chunky Pandey and Kader Khan, was highly successful at the box office, and earned him his first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Director. Another successful film was Shola Aur Shabnam. His 2007 film Partner was successful. Dhawan is on the board of Asian Academy of Film & Television and Asian School of Media Studies where he has been honoured with an academy award by Sandeep Marwah.
Known for
Directed
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
20265.3
Coolie No. 1
20205.0
Judwaa 2
20175.3
Main Tera Hero
20145.6
Chashme Baddoor
20134.7
Rascals
20113.8
Do Knot Disturb
20093.3
Partner
20075.6
Shaadi No. 1
20055.1
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
20055.3
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
20046.5
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
20035.9
Chor Machaaye Shor
20024.3
